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LUMN vs. T, IDT, ATNI, VZ, and VIV

Should you buy Lumen Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Lumen Technologies with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Lumen Technologies include AT&T (T), IDT (IDT), ATN International (ATNI), Verizon Communications (VZ), and Telefonica Brasil (VIV).

How does Lumen Technologies compare to AT&T?

AT&T (NYSE:T) and Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) are both integrated telecommunication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation, earnings and dividends.

AT&T pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Lumen Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.3%. AT&T pays out 36.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lumen Technologies pays out -57.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lumen Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

AT&T has higher revenue and earnings than Lumen Technologies. Lumen Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AT&T, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AT&T$125.65B1.26$21.95B$3.027.68
Lumen Technologies$12.12B0.56-$1.74B-$1.74N/A

AT&T has a net margin of 16.94% compared to Lumen Technologies' net margin of -14.34%. AT&T's return on equity of 12.86% beat Lumen Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AT&T16.94% 12.86% 3.84%
Lumen Technologies -14.34%N/A -1.40%

AT&T has a beta of 0.24, suggesting that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumen Technologies has a beta of 1.75, suggesting that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AT&T had 81 more articles in the media than Lumen Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 90 mentions for AT&T and 9 mentions for Lumen Technologies. Lumen Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat AT&T's score of 0.83 indicating that Lumen Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AT&T
49 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
16 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lumen Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AT&T presently has a consensus price target of $29.19, indicating a potential upside of 25.88%. Lumen Technologies has a consensus price target of $7.91, indicating a potential upside of 21.02%. Given AT&T's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe AT&T is more favorable than Lumen Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AT&T
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58
Lumen Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.90

57.1% of AT&T shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Lumen Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of AT&T shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Lumen Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

AT&T beats Lumen Technologies on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lumen Technologies compare to IDT?

IDT (NYSE:IDT) and Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) are both utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

IDT pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Lumen Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.3%. IDT pays out 8.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lumen Technologies pays out -57.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. IDT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Lumen Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Lumen Technologies has a consensus target price of $7.91, suggesting a potential upside of 21.02%. Given Lumen Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lumen Technologies is more favorable than IDT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IDT
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Lumen Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.90

IDT has a net margin of 6.41% compared to Lumen Technologies' net margin of -14.34%. IDT's return on equity of 24.36% beat Lumen Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IDT6.41% 24.36% 12.72%
Lumen Technologies -14.34%N/A -1.40%

In the previous week, Lumen Technologies had 7 more articles in the media than IDT. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Lumen Technologies and 2 mentions for IDT. Lumen Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat IDT's score of 0.71 indicating that Lumen Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IDT
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lumen Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

IDT has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumen Technologies has a beta of 1.75, suggesting that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

IDT has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Lumen Technologies. Lumen Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IDT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IDT$1.23B1.34$76.09M$3.2720.23
Lumen Technologies$12.12B0.56-$1.74B-$1.74N/A

59.3% of IDT shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Lumen Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 25.4% of IDT shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Lumen Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

IDT beats Lumen Technologies on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lumen Technologies compare to ATN International?

Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) and ATN International (NASDAQ:ATNI) are both integrated telecommunication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Lumen Technologies had 7 more articles in the media than ATN International. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Lumen Technologies and 2 mentions for ATN International. Lumen Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat ATN International's score of 0.81 indicating that Lumen Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lumen Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ATN International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

ATN International has a net margin of -1.20% compared to Lumen Technologies' net margin of -14.34%. ATN International's return on equity of 0.55% beat Lumen Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lumen Technologies-14.34% N/A -1.40%
ATN International -1.20%0.55%0.18%

ATN International has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Lumen Technologies. ATN International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lumen Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lumen Technologies$12.12B0.56-$1.74B-$1.74N/A
ATN International$727.97M0.50-$14.91M-$0.99N/A

Lumen Technologies has a beta of 1.75, meaning that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ATN International has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Lumen Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $7.91, indicating a potential upside of 21.02%. Given Lumen Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lumen Technologies is more favorable than ATN International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lumen Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.90
ATN International
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Lumen Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.3%. ATN International pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Lumen Technologies pays out -57.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ATN International pays out -117.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. ATN International has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

66.2% of Lumen Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.5% of ATN International shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Lumen Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of ATN International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Lumen Technologies beats ATN International on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lumen Technologies compare to Verizon Communications?

Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) are both integrated telecommunication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

Verizon Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Lumen Technologies. Lumen Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Verizon Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lumen Technologies$12.12B0.56-$1.74B-$1.74N/A
Verizon Communications$138.90B1.39$17.17B$3.8412.01

Lumen Technologies has a beta of 1.75, meaning that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verizon Communications has a beta of 0.26, meaning that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

Lumen Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $7.91, suggesting a potential upside of 21.02%. Verizon Communications has a consensus price target of $50.84, suggesting a potential upside of 10.24%. Given Lumen Technologies' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Lumen Technologies is more favorable than Verizon Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lumen Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.90
Verizon Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

66.2% of Lumen Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.1% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Lumen Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Verizon Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Verizon Communications had 117 more articles in the media than Lumen Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 126 mentions for Verizon Communications and 9 mentions for Lumen Technologies. Lumen Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Verizon Communications' score of 0.86 indicating that Lumen Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lumen Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Verizon Communications
72 Very Positive mention(s)
15 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Verizon Communications has a net margin of 11.64% compared to Lumen Technologies' net margin of -14.34%. Verizon Communications' return on equity of 19.48% beat Lumen Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lumen Technologies-14.34% N/A -1.40%
Verizon Communications 11.64%19.48%5.07%

Lumen Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.3%. Verizon Communications pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Lumen Technologies pays out -57.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Verizon Communications pays out 73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Verizon Communications has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years. Lumen Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Verizon Communications beats Lumen Technologies on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lumen Technologies compare to Telefonica Brasil?

Telefonica Brasil (NYSE:VIV) and Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Telefonica Brasil has a net margin of 10.64% compared to Lumen Technologies' net margin of -14.34%. Telefonica Brasil's return on equity of 9.72% beat Lumen Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Telefonica Brasil10.64% 9.72% 5.18%
Lumen Technologies -14.34%N/A -1.40%

Telefonica Brasil has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumen Technologies has a beta of 1.75, indicating that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

5.2% of Telefonica Brasil shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Lumen Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Lumen Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Telefonica Brasil presently has a consensus price target of $14.26, suggesting a potential upside of 10.81%. Lumen Technologies has a consensus price target of $7.91, suggesting a potential upside of 21.02%. Given Lumen Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lumen Technologies is more favorable than Telefonica Brasil.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Telefonica Brasil
4 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.73
Lumen Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.90

Telefonica Brasil has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Lumen Technologies. Lumen Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Telefonica Brasil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Telefonica Brasil$10.67B1.96$1.10B$0.7417.39
Lumen Technologies$12.12B0.56-$1.74B-$1.74N/A

Telefonica Brasil pays an annual dividend of $0.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Lumen Technologies pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.3%. Telefonica Brasil pays out 82.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Lumen Technologies pays out -57.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lumen Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Telefonica Brasil had 2 more articles in the media than Lumen Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Telefonica Brasil and 9 mentions for Lumen Technologies. Lumen Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Telefonica Brasil's score of 0.44 indicating that Lumen Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Telefonica Brasil
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lumen Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Telefonica Brasil and Lumen Technologies tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LUMN vs. The Competition

MetricLumen TechnologiesDiversified Comm Services IndustryUtilities SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$6.73B$34.17B$18.74B$23.70B
Dividend YieldN/A4.21%3.97%4.17%
P/E Ratio-3.759.9619.8330.86
Price / Sales0.563.1133.5819.46
Price / Cash2.429.4319.3832.22
Price / Book-5.993.062.414.80
Net Income-$1.74B$1.17B$786.22M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.21%2.39%-0.65%0.86%
1 Month Performance-15.05%0.09%-0.06%1.58%
1 Year Performance45.83%1.64%21.07%16.70%

Lumen Technologies Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LUMN
Lumen Technologies
2.2788 of 5 stars
$6.53
+4.7%
$7.91
+21.0%
+36.1%$6.73B$12.12BN/A24,000
T
AT&T
4.9812 of 5 stars
$22.00
+0.8%
$29.14
+32.5%
-12.6%$152.83B$125.65B7.38133,030
IDT
IDT
1.7771 of 5 stars
$63.11
-0.1%
N/A+16.8%$1.57B$1.23B19.301,925
ATNI
ATN International
2.2645 of 5 stars
$22.87
-1.3%
N/A+37.1%$351.74M$727.97MN/A2,100
VZ
Verizon Communications
4.7441 of 5 stars
$43.51
-0.2%
$49.97
+14.8%
+10.5%$181.68B$138.19B10.6189,900

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